Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

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This then leads to worry that you will fail the class, which will then lead to failing school, not getting a degree, and not being able to find a job. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. She's talking about being stuck in a negative thought habit about things that have happened which leads to sadness, anxiety, and depression. Let's just say that some of the behaviours and internal monologues described in this book sounded awfully familiar.

Verywell Mind articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and mental healthcare professionals. He holds your hand as he explains hard truths and reveals the exact path to turn your hidden talents into professional work you can be proud of. The strategies are helpful in some ways, but aren't as comprehensive as other books on the topic, and I hope that those who can benefit from this book do. In Women Who Think Too Much, Nolen-Hoeksema shows us what causes so many women to be overthinkers and provides concrete strategies that can be used to escape these negative thoughts, move to higher ground, and live more productively. Puiman: ‘By not being present, you really prevent yourself from finding those unexpected, unforeseen solutions that come up when you really hear the other person’s perspective’.Little by little, you march forward, but it’s like walking through treacle—two steps forward, one step back. Overthinking can take a toll on your mood and may make it even more difficult to make decisions in the future. The book also provides practical tips and tools for applying the techniques in different situations and contexts, such as work, relationships, health, and personal growth. are just some doubting questions that can lead to hours of tiring thoughts that can really get us down. In this illuminating guide, he journeys into the heart of anxiety, exploring why worry tricks us into overthinking.

The Book of Overthinking was a decent short read, but there are other books in this genre that are much better, IMO. He likes to say that he has become a professional expert at one of his favorite hobbies: people-watching. I definitely would recommend this book to not just people with anxiety, but to anyone wishing to change their thinking for the better.Felt like the author herself is talking to you, taking you through the journey that, you and she, both are parts of. This immediately rang true for me, and so did the solution that was given and explored further in the later chapters.

As a psychological text, however, it is by no means as substantive as it could have been- and sometimes, the humour within it completely derails the entirety of the text. I like that the exercises are old school, just right your worries on paper and analyze them on a scale. The book is not only relevant for people who suffer from overthinking, but also for anyone who wants to improve their thinking skills and abilities in any field or domain.Rumination as a mechanism linking stressful life events to symptoms of depression and anxiety: longitudinal evidence in early adolescents and adults. Eventually, he made it off the farm and obtained a BS in Economics, followed by an MA in Behavioral Psychology. Maybe you keep thinking about all the things that could go wrong when you give your presentation next week, or you’ve wasted countless hours trying to decide what to wear to your upcoming job interview.